Armando Garcia, 34, who was also in the car, was cited and released after police say he was in possession of drugs. He also provided officers with false information, police said.

Sorondo was booked into Tulare County Pretrial Facility on various drug and gun allegations.

Monday morning

A Visalia man took a patrol officer on a brief foot chase. Now, he is behind bars.

The officer was checking on a suspicious person in front of the Majestic Inn on West Noble Avenue. The motel used to be known as the Marco Polo.

The officer found Isaiah Torres, 31, in the area. When the officer tried to question Torres, the man pushed the officer and ran away.

After a short sprint, the officer was able to catch Torres and handcuff him.

The officer was not injured in the altercation, Sgt. Mike Short said.

While frisking Torres, police found a handgun. A public records check showed that Torres had a felony warrant out for his arrest.

He was also on bail.

He was booked into Tulare County Pretrial Facility on the felony warrant and several firearm-related allegations.

Isaiah Torres(Photo: Visalia Police Department)

Sheyanne Romero covers Tulare County public safety, local government and business for the Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register newspapers. Follow her on Twitter @sheyanne_VTD. Get alerts and keep up on all things Tulare County for as little as $1 a month. Subscribe today.